Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Front Desk (Mon–Fri)

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group is seeking a diligent Medical Assistant to support a Family Practice team in Kankakee. The role includes direct patient care, clerical duties, chart management and appointment coordination to ensure smooth clinic operations.

We value a High School Diploma or equivalent, with Medical Assistant Certification preferred and BLS certification required. Prior public-facing health care experience is a plus; the position is full-time, daytime hours, on-site at 455

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks.
• Appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Providing information to patients so they may fully utilize clinic services.
• Conveys a positive image of organization.

Skills

Public contact experience

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group is seeking a diligent Medical Assistant to support a Family Practice team in Kankakee. The role includes direct patient care, clerical duties, chart management and appointment coordination to ensure smooth clinic operations.

We value a High School Diploma or equivalent, with Medical Assistant Certification preferred and BLS certification required. Prior public-facing health care experience is a plus; the position is full-time, daytime hours, on-site at 455